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Greek Jews focus of W. Hartford talk
By Cindy Mindell ~ WEST HARTFORD — In 1906, a young man working for a cigarette factory on the Lower East Side of Manhattan was trampled to death by a… Read more
The making of a “Military Jew”
By Cindy Mindell ~ NEW LONDON – When cataloging the various Jewish denominations of today, the list might range from Humanistic to ultra-Orthodox, but there is one group missing from… Read more
“What’s a nice Jewish boy…?” Retired Army lieutenant colonel speaks in Stamford Feb. 26
By Cindy Mindell ~ For David Michael Kaplan, a Jewish officer in the U.S. military has never posed an anomaly. The now-retired army lieutenant colonel will speak about his experiences… Read more
University of Hart. Chabad wins court victory
By Cindy Mindell ~ HARTFORD – As with any legal decision, the recent ruling by Connecticut Superior Court Judge Maria Araujo-Kahn in favor of Chabad Chevra at the University of Hartford is… Read more
Q & A with… Michael Johnston
After 22 years working in financial services, Michael Johnston had a change of heart – and a change of career. In 2008, he left Wall Street for the non-profit world,… Read more
Defending Israel on College Campuses
WEST HARTFORD – Sgt. Benjamin Anthony, a combat veteran and reservist in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will discuss “From the Front Lines of Combat to the Campuses of North… Read more
Hartford Jewish Film Festival 3/17-3/27
WEST HARTFORD – Twenty-two award-winning features, documentary and short-subject films from ten countries will highlight the 16th Annual Mandell JCC Hartford Jewish Film Festival, which opens on March 17 and… Read more
New photo exhibition examines Israel’s veiled women
WEST HARTFORD – What traditions are shared by many observant Jewish, Christian, and Muslim women? The students and faculty at University of Hartford’s Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies in… Read more
Q & A with… Prof. James Kugel
Biblical scholar says post-Biblical writings offer insight into how we think about Judaism today.
Westport Temple Israel’s planned transition outrages many members
WESTPORT – This year marks the 64th anniversary of Temple Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in Westport. And with that milestone, the synagogue board has announced significant changes to the congregation’s… Read more
